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West Face Rock Climbing

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Outsider, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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Elevation:	2,579 ft
GPS:	34.07937, -118.65842 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Tony Sartin on Jul 4, 2022
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Access Issue: RAIN & WET ROCK Details

Corpse Wall sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp, then do not climb.

Description

The West Face of the Watch Tower faces the Corpse Wall and is easily visible from it’s base. Currently one difficult sport climb exists.

Getting There

As you drop down to the area that contains the Corpse Wall, the trail takes you directly below this steep face. It is the obvious formation above you and to the right just after the trail makes a sharp right turn.